Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant

The Sr. Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for the company's overall accounting and reporting activities. Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall accounting and reporting activities
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Assist with the preparation and review of the monthly financial statement packages (e.g., consolidated financial package and/or stand-alone financial statement package)
• Assist with the preparation and review of month-over-month and year-to-date budget and prior year variance explanations for various reporting packages
• Respond to inquiries from the Controller regarding financial results
• Assist with the preparation of the annual audit reports & footnote disclosures (e.g., consolidated and/or stand-alone audit reports); Respond to requests from the external audit firm
• Assist with preparation and review of quarterly presentations for the corporate Board of Directors
• Assist with preparation and review of quarterly presentations for Debt Holders
• Assist the Controller with researching complex accounting and financial issues
• Interaction with Controller, CFO, senior management, and external auditors
• Support Controller on ad hoc projects
• Train current employees with new responsibilities and/or help onboard new employees

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise the corporate accounting staff to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Advise corporate accounting staff on the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Maintain comprehensive controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results
• Monitor department processes to develop and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge and experience with partnerships and consolidation
• At least 4 years of prior experience in a corporate accounting and financial environment area; Public accounting experience a plus
• Supervisory experience in the accounting and financial reporting/general ledger area a plus
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Strong organizational, analytical, technical, oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated